Back in 1995 Mortal Kombat was transformed into a feature film that is widely regarded as one of the best video game adaptations ever. Fans of the celebrated franchise can look forward to a new reboot, as Warner Bros. is now working on an upcoming live-action Mortal Kombat movie.

The largest film production in South Australia's [email protected] will bring their epic action film, Mortal Kombat, to life here in SA. SA locations. SA crews. SA VFX companies.

It will enhance our production capabilities and create new jobs for the local film industry. pic.twitter.com/jkPeRuq1Wz

— Steven Marshall, MP (@marshall_steven) May 14, 2019

An ABC reporter based out of Adelaide, Australia, Claire Campbell, broke the news this week by tweeting that the Mortal Kombat reboot will be filmed in South Australia and that it will be “the largest movie ever filmed and produced” there. She also informed that pre-production is to begin this month.

Premier announces action film “Mortel Kombat” will be the largest movie ever filmed and produced in SA. Expected to create 580 jobs and inject 70mil into the economy. Pre-production will begin this month @abcadelaide pic.twitter.com/mpMOUR2gvs

— Claire Campbell (@clairehcampbell) May 14, 2019

Aquaman director James Wan has been tapped to produce the film, with Australian commercials director Simon McQuoid leading the direction. Furthermore Greg Russo will write the script.

This is all we have on Warner Bros.’s much-anticipated Mortal Kombat reboot for now, but as always, be sure to stay tuned for more. In the meantime, hit the comments to let us know if you’re looking forward to the upcoming video game adaptation.